Circling Back

Society & Culture

About

A small-to-midsize podcast hosted by Dillon Cheverere, Dave Ruff, and Will deFries — three thirty-plus guys living in Austin, Texas while battling an existential crisis as they struggle to stay relevant in today's meme culture. New episodes every Monday and Wednesday. Subscribe on Patreon for two additional episodes every week at patreon.com/circlingbackpodcast.

Episodes

  • Ripping Sack With The Boys | Circling Back 5-19-26

    The boys take a closer look at the "Circle Back" cocktail, Brendan Sorsby was GAMBLING gambling, Will pops in to talk ripping sack, Brett left the group chat, and Wemby. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per m…

  • Mattel Rancho's, Clav, & a Rollercoaster Nightmare | Circling Back 5-18-26

    A Weekend in Fun recap, a rollercoaster nightmare, Parks finished the baseball season strong, Clav was brutally framemogged by a Chad-judge, and the best (worst?) of social media. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as lo…

  • PGA Championship, Zach Top, & The Truman Show Meme | Circling Back 5-14-26

    The Circling Back podcast covers storylines from the PGA Championship, discusses remarks made by Zach Top, and explores the Truman Show meme. The hosts also announce the next Theme Week and touch on "This Weekend in Fun."

  • Seminal Moments from Childhood | Circling Back 5-13-26

    The hosts of Circling Back discuss classic YouTube videos, Reggie Jackson

  • PGA Championship & SEC Mud Slinging | Circling Back 5-12-26

    The Circling Back podcast episode discusses the PGA Championship with guest Dan, Dave's personal updates, SEC ball coaches, Hilary Duff's appearance in SI Swimsuit, and a segment rating a fart. Support is requested via Patreon, YouTube, an…

  • Banana Ball, Tee Ball, & Ballmaxxing | Circling Back 5-11-26

    In this episode of Circling Back, the hosts recap their weekend, discuss the Savannah Bananas, address the topic of "ballmaxxing," and share an update on Dave’s experience with tee ball. The episode also features banter on various topics.

  • Ice Cream & Scandals | Circling Back 5-7-26

    KJ Ellis appears on Circling Back to discuss ice cream preferences, the Vrabel-Russini scandal, and a re-review of the TV shows draft. The episode also covers the JP Morgan story, "This Weekend in Fun," and "Run it Back."

  • Bryson, Jamiroquai, & Pete the Frat | Circling Back 5-6-26

    Bryson is whining again, Jamiroquai and Winona Ryder's breakup is back in the news 21 years later, we introduce everyone to Pete the Frat, a childhood shows draft follow-up, and vaping might be back. Support us on Patreon and receive weekl…

  • The "Shows We Grew Up On" Draft | Circling Back 5-5-26

    The draft of "Shows We Grew Up On" got contentious, ACL released the 2026 lineup, Dave wonders if this Luke Bryan song is good (it isn't), and yet another update on the JP Morgan guy. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for a…

  • The Savannah Bananas & Dude Perfect Collab We've Been Waiting For | Circling Back 5-4-26

    A Weekend in Fun recap, a follow-up to the JP Morgan cannons story, the Savannah Bananas & Dude Perfect take Kyle Field, and Dave might be back. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

  • Sales Culture, Sex Scandals, & Top 1% Of All Vaginas | Circling Back 4-30-26

    A loaded show today includes: Bryan Johnson announcing that he gave his girlfriend, who has top 1% P, oral sex, a JP Morgan sex slave scandal, d-bag sales culture, the Merchant of Death on Twitter, This Weekend in Fun, and Run it Back. Sup…

  • Sweeney, Sorsby, & "Vokka" Martinis | Circling Back 4-29-26

    Our favorite Austin influencer shares her "vokka" espresso martini recipe, we're not sure if this Sydney Sweeney video is real, Brendan Sorsby was averaging 20 bets per day, a check-in on Shannon Elizabeth's OF numbers, and Dillon wants to…

  • Brendan Sorsby Got His Beak Wet | Circling Back 4-28-26

    Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is facing permanent suspension for gambling on football, Dianna Russini made a playlist for Mike Vrabel in 2022, we look at our ChatGPT facial scores, and discuss the possibly most severe fantasy football punis…

  • Time Traveling Assassin | Circling Back 4-27-26

    The boys recap their weekends in fun, did a time traveling assassin attempt to take out the president?, Clav is going to be a father, and Dillon watched another awesomely terrible movie. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes fo…

  • Randy and Brett Squash a Beef & The Anti-Randy Starter Pack | Circling Back 4-23-26

    Dave and Dillon share their anti-Randy starter packs, discuss the newest released pictures in the Vrabel-Russini debacle, Randy and Brett try to squash beef, This Weekend in Fun, and Run it Back. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly ep…

  • The Anti-Dave Starter Pack | Circling Back 4-22-26

    Randy and Dillon share their anti-Dave starter packs, Dave has something to say about all the Teslas around Austin, and the boys are concerned about all the leading scientists that keep disappearing. Support us on Patreon and receive weekl…

  • Sydney Sweeney, Crymaxxing, & an Opportunity in Turkey | Circling Back 4-21-26

    Dave and Randy share their anti-starter kits for Dillon, someone is now crymaxxing for softer hair, Dave might have an opportunity to go to Turkey for new hair, and what's up with the Sydney Sweeney blowback? Support us on Patreon and rece…

  • Golf Chants, Artemis, & Parks Wore a Fastball | Circling Back 4-20-26

    We recap the Weekend in Fun, Dillon tells the story of Parks' unfortunate baseball game, Dave hosts a Space Bar segment about Artemis, and a Monday golf minute. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠⁠⁠…

  • Only Fans, Pulp Fiction, & Raccoon D*ck | Circling Back 4-16-26

    RFK Jr. cut off the dick of a dead raccoon (?), Pete Hegseth quoted fake scripture from 'Pulp Fiction', Shannon Elizabeth of 'American Pie' fame is now on OF, Dave has a food update for us, This Weekend in Fun, and Run it Back. Support us…

  • Clav OD, LIV Golf, & Allbirds | Circling Back 4-15-26

    Our boy Clavicular OD'd, LIV Golf appears to be on the outs, Allbirds with a pivot no one saw coming, Dianna Russini has resigned, and the boys talk about what they're watching. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low…

  • Robot Hog Chase | Circling Back 4-14-26

    We have a robot chasing hogs out of a Polish neighborhood, an ugly Twitter beef among recruiting industry beat writers, a Cubbies shoutout, and there's a new movie about the Austin golf scene. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episo…

  • Masters Recap, Texas Tech Frats, & Project Hail Mary | Circling Back 4-13-26

    We recap our Weekends in Fun, discuss the Masters, the Texas Tech baseball frat challenge, Biebs' performance at Coachella, and Dillon watched Project Hail Mary. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠⁠…

  • Are Covidians Ruining the Masters? | Circling Back 4-9-26

    Brett fills in for Dave as the boys discuss Sabes hockey, the Masters, Dillon's weight fluctuation, the Texas-Texas A&M baseball series, and This Weekend in Fun. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠⁠…

  • Dude Perfect Caught a Stray at The Masters | Circling Back 4-8-26

    Dan fills in for Dillon to do an extensive Masters preview which includes some Dude Perfect talk, a few notes on Vrabel, Texas Rangers nacho hat, and a lot of riffing. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per mon…

  • Boutique Lady & Honduran Corporate Retreat | Circling Back 4-7-26

    Dave got an email, we learn about a corporate retreat from hell, Boutique Lady got arrested again, and Dillon got his wedding pics back. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

  • Cabo, Easter Bunny, & Masters Week | Circling Back 4-6-26

    Dillon is back from his honeymoon, a weekend recap, Dave has questions about the Easter Bunny, an IG reshare PSA for real scrollers, it's officially Masters week, and a quick Artemis discussion. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly epi…

  • Dan Knows Ball & A Gameshow Controversy | Circling Back 4-2-26

    Our friend Dan Regester joins Dave and Randy to talk about the recent golf gambling heater he's been on, a little Masters fashion preview with some picks, plus a game show controversy between Dave and Brett. Support us on Patreon and recei…

  • Should You Mow the Lawn Before Work? | Circling Back 4-1-26

    Will joins Randy and Dave to talk aliens breeding with humans, Dave mowing the lawn before work, Peter Millar tattoo, and Will looks at our appetizer draft. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

  • Bad Barbie Dream House & Jason Kelce at The Masters

    KJ fills in for Dillon to discuss the latest on Tiger's crash, a bad Barbie Dream House event, Jason Kelce at The Masters, and his dramatic Pokemon hunting experience. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per mon…

  • Tiger, Casino Butter, & Bit Madness Championship | Circling Back 3-30-26

    A Weekend in Fun recap, Tiger rolled the whip again, something called "casino butter," Elite 8 games, and the Bit Madness Championship. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

  • A Major Announcement | Circling Back 3-26-26

    Dave found some things that might interest us, we have a Boutique Bandit, Bit Madness sweet 16, This Weekend in Fun, and Run it Back. LAST ROUND OF BIT MADNESS VOTING: https://tinyurl.com/5ewn6krw Support us on Patreon and receive weekly e…

  • Twitter Eats the Hybrid Boys Alive | Circling Back 3-25-26

    Twitter eats the Hybrid Boys alive, spring breakers don't know what's going on in the world, Jerry Kelly hilariously withdraws from the ColoGuard Classic, and Bit Madness, Round 2. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as l…

  • Palm Beach Pete, Obnoxious Infuencers, & Bit Madness | Circling Back 3-24-26

    Palm Beach Pete is stealing the hearts of America, Parks' school play was a beautiful disaster, this guy SUCKs, an update on the Alan Ritchson situation, and the conclusion of Bit Madness, Round 1. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly…

  • Bit Madness, Round 1 | Circling Back 3-23-26

    Bit Madness is back, this time with listener voting, a Weekend in Fun recap, Dave discovered that he's functionally washed, and Reacher pieced up his neighbor. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

  • Afroman Wins Defamation Suit & Goodbye to the Metaverse | Circling Back 3-19-26

    Zuck's Metaverse is a failure, Afroman is winning the hearts of America after winning his defamation suit, the Mets are offering a 999 hotdog/beer option (sort of), the Bachelorette is filled with drama, This Weekend in Fun, & Run it Back.…

  • A Look at Rory's Masters Dinner Menu | Circling Back 3-18-26

    A 32-year-old is icing his balls daily to increase his testosterone, Rory's Masters dinner menu has been released, we found the perfect PGP subreddit thread, and Afroman is involved in a hilarious defamation suit. Support us on Patreon and…

  • Hawaii, Mutton Bustin, & 'Age of Attraction' | Circling Back 3-17-26

    Randy returns from Hawaii, it's mutton bustin time, Russell Wilson took stepson Future on college visit to Texas, and Dillon is sort of in on 'Age of Attraction.' Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠…

  • Texas Tech Bans Dumbbells Under 40 Lbs | Circling Back 3-16-26

    Dan is still producing as the boys recap their Weekends in Fun, Cam Young won the Players, Texas Tech bans all dumbbells under 40 lbs from the weight room, and Tennessee baseball loses in embarrassing fashion. Support us on Patreon and rec…

  • Kacey Musgraves is Crazy Horny | Circling Back 3-12-2

    Spacey Kacey released a very horny and catchy single, a trashy fight video hits the internet, we're torn on the driverless Zoox cars, and This Weekend in Fun. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠⁠www…

  • Kay Adams is a Problem in Front of a Microphone | Circling Back 3-11-26

    Dave has a thing he wants to tell us about, someone embezzled steak tips from old people, Bam Adebayo scored 83 points last night, Kay Adams stays getting men to act up, and David Bars are facing a class action lawsuit. Support us on Patre…

  • Bass Tournament Cheating, Bigfoot, & DMT | Circling Back 3-10-26

    Another guy hid weights in his bass during a fishing tournament, there's been a LOT of Bigfoot activity in Ohio, Bryan Johnson is doing DMT and streaming it, and Dillon has a show rec. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for…

  • A Look Back at the Dallas Meetup, Nick Walker, & Donna Kelce | Circling Back 3-9-26

    Before Randy leaves for Hawaii, the boys recap their weekend in Dallas for the meetup, Zeej is set to dominate the Champions Tour, check out the physique on Nick Walker, and we have some huge Donna Kelce news. Support us on Patreon and rec…

  • Luigi Primo & a Surprise Producer Micah Pop-In | Circling Back 3-5-26

    A new Italian wrestler attacks his opponent with pizza dough, Barry Rigby sneaks in as Backer of the Week, Producer Micah pops into the studio with a surprise appearance, Britney got a DUI, This Weekend in Fun, and Run it Back. Support us…

  • Machetes, Kolaches, & Chet Hanks | Circling Back 3-4-26

    Dillon asks the guys if he should have reported something he saw walking the trail this morning, our boy Chet Hanks is stuck in Medellín, we have a kolache discussion, and finally we make some meet-up predictions. Support us on Patreon and…

  • Jim Carrey, Shia LaBeouf, & Mike Piazza | Circling Back 3-3-26

    Dave makes Dillon watch a video he won't like, we're concerned about Jim Carrey, Shia LaBeouf shares a great story about Mike Piazza, and Aaron Judge hypes the squad before the World Baseball Classic. Support us on Patreon and receive week…

  • The Big Arch & The Dallas Meetup | Circling Back 3-2-26

    Dillon is back after being sick, the boys recap their Weekends in Fun, the McDonald's CEO is our Boner of the Week, Will joins the show to discuss Industry, some other shit, and the Dallas meet-up. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly…

  • Frat Debt Collectors | Circling Back 2-26-26

    Dave, Brett, and Randy tackle more frat burnerverse drama from Ole Miss, talk cell phone tossing, Randy as a sleep paralysis demon, plus this weekend in fun. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes for as low $5 per month: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

  • Male Friendship with Ross Bolen | Circling Back 2-25-26

    Our old friend Ross Bolen (Oysters, Clams & Cockles) joins Dave and Randy while Dillon is out sick. We talked a lot of TV including Industry, Knights, and The Wire, Adam Sandler films, our appetizer draft, and a Sonic drive-thru story from…

  • Chad Rankings, Chris From Love is Blind, & Push the Monkey | Circling Back 2-24-26

    Punch the monkey is stealing hearts across the globe, Chris from Love is Blind SUCKS, the number two ranked Chad slips in the latest polls, and we announce the location of next weekend's meetup. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly epi…

  • Gold Medal Puck & an App Draft Lookback | Circling Back 2-23-26

    The boys recap their Weekends in Fun, Brett hops on to talk about the gold medal winning Men's Hockey Team, a look back at the controversial app draft, and Dillon watched 'Fall' on Netflix. Support us on Patreon and receive weekly episodes…